Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 30 | 16 | 27 | 41 | 114 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 31 | 32 | 16 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the SuperSonics fended off the Pacers 114-105. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The SuperSonics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.