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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
away
Chemistry Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
106
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 25 21 18 29 93
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 32 29 19 26 106

After Action Report

The SuperSonics pulled away from the Hornets 106-93. SuperSonics' offense had its way with the Hornets. The SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.