Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
97
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Phoenix SunsSuns
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 38 | 25 | 29 | 21 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns handled the SuperSonics 113-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.