Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Utah JazzJazz
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 104 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 31 | 24 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics snuck past the Jazz 104-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. SuperSonics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Jazz's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.