Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
97
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 22 | 31 | 21 | 23 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 29 | 35 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the SuperSonics 118-97. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.