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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics snuck past the Hornets 116-112. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. SuperSonics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.