Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 36 | 29 | 21 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 25 | 36 | 16 | 102 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics fended off the Magic 109-102. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. The SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.