The Sonics lost this game despite shooting 52.1% from the floor as a team and holding the Hornets to 37.1% shooting.  The Sonics did get pushed around on the boards 56-42 by the Hornets.  Ray Allen led the way for the Sonics with 32 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.  Rashard Lewis also had a very solid game with 18 points and 13 rebounds.  Earl Watson also had a good game off of the bench with 18 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists.

The Supersonics fell to 21-33 on the season with this loss.  http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=270223003