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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
88
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
105
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 21 25 23 19 88
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 23 22 28 32 105

After Action Report

In Seattle, the SuperSonics pulled away from the Suns 105-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.