Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 90 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 41 | 29 | 22 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics buried the Wizards 125-90. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the SuperSonics; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
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.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.