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Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 27 27 29 110
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 30 29 28 30 117

After Action Report

The SuperSonics edged the Hornets 117-110. SuperSonics torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; SuperSonics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · 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.