Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 29 | 19 | 25 | 97 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 19 | 22 | 29 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Bobcats 97-93. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The SuperSonics sent shots into the fifth row all night; you could feel the revenge motivation from the SuperSonics. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.