Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 21 | 35 | 28 | 104 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Suns fended off the SuperSonics 104-97. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.