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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
away
Chemistry Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
100
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 29 23 31 31 114
Orlando MagicMagic 24 24 27 25 100

After Action Report

The SuperSonics downed the Magic 114-100. SuperSonics torched the Magic on the offensive end. The SuperSonics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; SuperSonics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.