Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 33 | 26 | 26 | 119 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 36 | 34 | 24 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics survived the Nuggets 120-119. The SuperSonics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.