Not many people outside of Seattle get to watch power forward Chris Wilcox play but that doesn’t mean that he’s not a rising player. He has played in 16 games this season and he has averaged 29.9 minutes, 15.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steal per game. The Sonics would be smart to get the ball down low to Wilcox even more than they already are as he’s a pest in the paint for opposing teams.

Luke Ridnour will miss the next 2-4 weeks with a torn left quad. He has played in 6 games this season (2 starts) and he has averaged 15.2 minutes, 2.0 points, 1.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steal per game. The Sonics won’t miss Ridnour too much while he’s out as Earl Watson and Delonte West have passed him up on the depth chart.

The Sonics played solid defense for once as they held the Heat to 38.6% shooting from the floor and it was a big reason for the win last night. Chris Wilcox led the way last night for the Sonics with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists. Damien Wilkins also had another solid game with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Kevin Durant had another bad shooting night (6 for 16) but he still finished up with 18 points and 5 rebounds. The Supersonics are now 1-8 on the season.

The Seattle Supersonics forgot they had a game last night as they only shot 34.4% from the floor and they were outrebounded 58-44 which explains why they got beat by 27 points. Nick Collison led the way for the Sonics with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Jeff Green also had a solid game with 12 points and 7 rebounds. The Sonics fell to 0-8 on the season with this loss.

The Sonics will win one of these days as they keep getting closer. Jeff Green was outstanding off of the bench in this game with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Kevin Durant was only 7 for 20 from the floor but he still finished up with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Damien Wilkins had a solid game with 13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. The Sonics are now 0-7 on the season.