Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
105
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Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
84
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 105 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 84 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics buried the Pacers 105-84. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.