Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
111
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Phoenix SunsSuns
89
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 32 | 21 | 29 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 89 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics buried the Suns 111-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the SuperSonics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.