Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 3:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
79
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 26 | 34 | 27 | 115 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 13 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 79 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics ran roughshod over the Hawks 115-79. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 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.