Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 10 | 35 | 30 | 15 | 107 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 31 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Suns snuck past the SuperSonics 107-104 in overtime. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.