Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
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Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 17 | 30 | 19 | 98 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 24 | 19 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics survived the Nuggets 102-98. Ugly basketball, but the SuperSonics did just enough. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.