Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 112 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 37 | 32 | 31 | 22 | 122 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics pulled away from the Suns 122-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.