Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 113 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 33 | 27 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Nuggets 116-113. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.