Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 18 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 99 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 20 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the SuperSonics pulled away from the Spurs 112-99. The Spurs couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the SuperSonics. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.