Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
away
Chemistry
Cold
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 34 | 34 | 20 | 8 | 123 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 14 | 129 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics held off the Hornets 129-123 in overtime. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.