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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
107
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Chemistry Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
135
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 32 16 28 31 107
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 34 29 36 36 135

After Action Report

In Seattle, the SuperSonics ran roughshod over the Warriors 135-107. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Warriors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.