Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 27 | 29 | 18 | 97 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics rolled past the 76ers 118-97. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.