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Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
89
away
Chemistry Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
126
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 22 20 33 14 89
Phoenix SunsSuns 22 28 37 39 126

After Action Report

The Suns demolished the SuperSonics 126-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The SuperSonics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. SuperSonics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.