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.