Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
144
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
142
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 37 | 27 | 34 | 29 | 17 | 144 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 15 | 142 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the SuperSonics snuck past the Suns 144-142 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. The SuperSonics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.