Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
115
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 22 | 27 | 37 | 29 | 115 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets took care of the SuperSonics 125-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.