Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 34 | 20 | 35 | 28 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 10 | 31 | 31 | 103 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics pulled away from the Nuggets 117-103. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the SuperSonics. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.