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.