Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 32 | 29 | 21 | 111 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 33 | 25 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics outlasted the Bulls 111-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; SuperSonics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.