Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 24 | 20 | 10 | 81 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 27 | 38 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the SuperSonics 109-81. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss; SuperSonics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.