Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 25 | 17 | 22 | 90 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 36 | 25 | 35 | 21 | 117 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics demolished the Hornets 117-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.