Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
110
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Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
105
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 21 | 25 | 36 | 28 | 110 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 31 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Charlotte, the SuperSonics survived the Bobcats 110-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.