Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 16 | 29 | 26 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the SuperSonics 113-97. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.