Sonics Victorious in Playoff Rematch
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After finishing up with the East, the Sonics returned home to Key Arena to face their rivals from the West in a Play-off rematch against the Kings.
The Supersonics, led by Rashard Lewis' 25 points and 9 Rebounds were able to control the Kings for the most part despite Mike Bibby's impressive 28 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Bibby proved to be the Kings' number one asset but was not able to get the victory. The Kings fell short 107-99.
The Supersonics got off to a great start as they dominated the first half. The Kings struggled from the field but redeemed themselves in the second half and almost mounted a huge comeback. But the duo of Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis proved to be too much for the Kings who lost yet again to the team who knocked them out of the play-offs the previous season.
Brad Miller was a monster on the boards with 19 rebounds, he was able to add 16 points. Shareef Abdur-Rahim and Peja Stojakovic also each added 16 and Abdur-Rahim notched a double-double with 11 rebounds. Bonzi Wells completed the impressive stat lines of the Kings' starters with 17 points.
Sonics Key Player Stats
Rashard Lewis- 25 Points|9 Rebounds
Ray Allen- 19 Points|5 Rebounds|2 Assists
Luke Ridnour- 18 Points|3 Rebounds|8 Assists
Vladimir Radmanovic- 11 Points|7 Rebounds
Ronald Murray- 13 Points|3 Assists
Reggie Evans- 6 Points|11 Rebounds
Danny Fortson- 3 Points|5 Rebounds
Kings Key Player Stats
Mike Bibby- 28 Points|7 Rebounds|8 Assists
Brad Miller- 16 Points|19 Rebounds
Peja Stojakovic- 16 Points|8 Rebounds|4 Assists
Bonzi Wells- 16 Points|3 Rebounds|4 Assists
Shareef Abdur-Rahim- 16 Points|11 Rebounds
Jason Hart- 4 Points|2 Assists
Photo Gallery
Nick Collison goes up for the shot
Ray Allen Tries to get by
Rashard Lewis had a team high 25 points
Bonzi Wells had 17 Points
Danny Fortson started in place of Johan Petro
Allen outdueled Stojakovic in a battle of two of the NBA's best shooters