Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 12 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 105 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the SuperSonics survived the Pacers 105-104. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.