Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 113 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 25 | 27 | 35 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the SuperSonics survived the Magic 113-111. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. The SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · 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.