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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
91
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
101
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 28 20 15 28 91
Sacramento KingsKings 34 21 25 21 101

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings handled the SuperSonics 101-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics. The SuperSonics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's SuperSonics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.