Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 24 | 10 | 34 | 100 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 20 | 28 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Spurs shocked the SuperSonics 107-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.