Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 26 | 20 | 29 | 98 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics outlasted the Hornets 111-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.