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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
136
away
San Antonio SpursSpurs
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 39 | 33 | 37 | 27 | 136 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 32 | 38 | 26 | 123 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics handled the Spurs 136-123. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.