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.