Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 31 | 12 | 28 | 96 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics pulled away from the Nuggets 113-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. SuperSonics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.