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Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
87
away
Chemistry Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
140
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 20 24 19 24 87
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 27 38 36 39 140

After Action Report

The SuperSonics upended the Kings 140-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.

What tipped it

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