Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 109 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 24 | 29 | 36 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics outlasted the Hornets 116-109. The SuperSonics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. SuperSonics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the SuperSonics couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.