Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 33 | 29 | 22 | 109 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 24 | 38 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the SuperSonics snuck past the Wizards 114-109. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.