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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
91
away
Chemistry Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
94
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 24 30 16 21 91
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 21 25 29 19 94

After Action Report

The SuperSonics squeaked past the Suns 94-91. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the SuperSonics couldn't shake the cold spell. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.