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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
109
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Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
102
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 34 20 30 25 109
Sacramento KingsKings 21 28 28 25 102

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the SuperSonics fended off the Kings 109-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; SuperSonics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • SuperSonics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.