Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 7
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
109
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 19 | 21 | 30 | 97 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics took care of the Hornets 109-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. SuperSonics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.