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Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
122
away
Chemistry Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
129
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 30 31 39 22 122
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 31 31 35 32 129

After Action Report

The SuperSonics held off the Jazz 129-122. The tempo dragged the Jazz into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.