Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 32 | 19 | 19 | 98 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics edged the Suns 105-98. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.