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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
away
Chemistry Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
98
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 25 24 25 22 96
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 24 22 26 26 98

After Action Report

The SuperSonics survived the Suns 98-96. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; SuperSonics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

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.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.