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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
109
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 23 | 20 | 35 | 102 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics outlasted the Hornets 109-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The SuperSonics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.