Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 30 | 16 | 28 | 107 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 20 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the SuperSonics took care of the Spurs 107-97. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. 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
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.