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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
133
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
76
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 35 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 133 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 17 | 22 | 15 | 76 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics blew the doors off the Kings 133-76. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. The SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss; 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. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.