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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
105
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
87
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 30 20 28 27 105
Sacramento KingsKings 23 21 20 23 87

After Action Report

The SuperSonics downed the Kings 105-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. SuperSonics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; shots just aren't falling for the Kings lately. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.