Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
78
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 13 | 23 | 22 | 85 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 78 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the SuperSonics outlasted the Kings 85-78. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the SuperSonics. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the Kings couldn't shake the cold spell. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.