Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 26 | 33 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets squeaked past the SuperSonics 123-118. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.