Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
99
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 99 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 25 | 27 | 17 | 98 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics survived the Nuggets 99-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. SuperSonics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.