The 2004-05 Seattle SuperSonics season was marked by a surprising success, finishing with a 52-30 record. This performance secured them the Northwest Division title and the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The team was led by head coach Nate McMillan, who played a crucial role in revitalizing the squad and was subsequently named a finalist for the NBA Coach of the Year Award.
Key players for the SuperSonics included Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis. Allen, known for his sharpshooting ability, averaged 23.9 points per game and earned an NBA All-Star selection. Lewis complemented Allen’s scoring with an average of 20.5 points per game, making them one of the most potent scoring duos in the league. Point guard Luke Ridnour contributed significantly in his second season, demonstrating growth with 5.9 assists per game.
In the playoffs, the SuperSonics defeated the Sacramento Kings in the first round, winning the series 4-1. However, their postseason run was halted in the Western Conference Semifinals by the San Antonio Spurs, who won the series 4-2. Despite the defeat, the season was a significant improvement for the franchise, which had not reached the playoffs since the 2001-02 season. The 2004-05 campaign remains a notable chapter in the team’s history, characterized by a return to competitive form and a promising outlook for the future.
- Regular Season Record: 52-30
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-1, Western Conference Semifinals: 2-4
Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Stats for 2004-05 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Ray Allen | 78 | 23.9 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 37.6 | 11 | 26.5 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 37.8 |
| Rashard Lewis | 71 | 20.5 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 40.0 | 8 | 16.9 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 20.0 |
| Vladimir Radmanović | 63 | 11.8 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 38.9 | 6 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 23.8 |
| Antonio Daniels | 75 | 11.2 | 2.3 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 29.7 | 11 | 13.8 | 2.8 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| Luke Ridnour | 82 | 10.0 | 2.5 | 5.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 37.6 | 11 | 9.7 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 23.5 |
| Danny Fortson | 62 | 7.5 | 5.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 11 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Ronald Murray | 49 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 25.3 | 4 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Damien Wilkins | 29 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 27.1 | 7 | 5.6 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 27.3 |
| Nick Collison | 82 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 11 | 8.4 | 5.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 100.0 |
| Jerome James | 80 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 11 | 12.5 | 6.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Reggie Evans | 79 | 4.9 | 9.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 11 | 3.7 | 7.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Vitaly Potapenko | 33 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 5 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Robert Swift | 16 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Mateen Cleaves | 14 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Ibo Kutluay | 5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Seattle SuperSonics in the 2005 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Seattle SuperSonics
In the first round of the 2005 NBA Playoffs, the Seattle SuperSonics faced off against the Sacramento Kings, winning the series 4-1. The Sonics, led by Ray Allen's sharpshooting and Rashard Lewis's versatile play, showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience, overpowering the Kings to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals. This series victory marked their first playoff series win since 1998, re-energizing the Seattle fanbase.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 87-82 | |
| Apr 26, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 105-93 | |
| Apr 29, 2005 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 116-104 | |
| May 01, 2005 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 115-102 | |
| May 03, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 122-118 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the 2005 NBA Playoffs, the Seattle SuperSonics, led by Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis, reached the second round but fell to the San Antonio Spurs in six games. Despite their efforts, the Sonics struggled to contain the Spurs' dynamic duo of Tim Duncan and Manu Ginóbili, ultimately losing the series 4-2. This playoff run marked one of the team's last significant performances before their eventual relocation and transformation into the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2005 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 103-81 | |
| May 10, 2005 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 108-91 | |
| May 12, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 92-91 | |
| May 15, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 101-89 | |
| May 17, 2005 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 103-90 | |
| May 19, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 98-96 |
Seattle SuperSonics 2004-05 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2004-05 season for the Seattle SuperSonics.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03, 2004 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 114-84 | |
| Nov 05, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 106-85 | |
| Nov 07, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 113-94 | |
| Nov 09, 2004 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 108-88 | |
| Nov 10, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 108-78 | |
| Nov 12, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 88-87 | |
| Nov 14, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 118-113 | |
| Nov 16, 2004 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 103-95 | |
| Nov 17, 2004 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 79-68 | |
| Nov 19, 2004 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 101-94 | |
| Nov 21, 2004 | @ Boston Celtics | L 102-83 | |
| Nov 23, 2004 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 103-92 | |
| Nov 24, 2004 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 93-84 | |
| Nov 26, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 92-79 | |
| Nov 28, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 103-95 | |
| Nov 30, 2004 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-94 | |
| Dec 01, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 129-119 | |
| Dec 04, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 99-89 | |
| Dec 08, 2004 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 102-96 | |
| Dec 09, 2004 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 107-102 | |
| Dec 11, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 98-84 | |
| Dec 14, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 108-93 | |
| Dec 17, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 112-110 | |
| Dec 22, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 98-83 | |
| Dec 27, 2004 | @ Utah Jazz | W 98-88 | |
| Dec 28, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 114-107 | |
| Dec 30, 2004 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 94-79 | |
| Dec 31, 2004 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 103-97 | |
| Jan 03, 2005 | @ Miami Heat | W 98-96 | |
| Jan 05, 2005 | @ Orlando Magic | L 105-87 | |
| Jan 06, 2005 | @ Washington Wizards | L 107-96 | |
| Jan 09, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 108-98 | |
| Jan 11, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 104-99 | |
| Jan 12, 2005 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 103-92 | |
| Jan 14, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 103-84 | |
| Jan 16, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 105-97 | |
| Jan 18, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 116-110 | |
| Jan 21, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 112-107 | |
| Jan 23, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 122-105 | |
| Jan 25, 2005 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 104-93 | |
| Jan 26, 2005 | @ Utah Jazz | L 109-100 | |
| Jan 28, 2005 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 88-85 | |
| Jan 31, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 103-84 | |
| Feb 01, 2005 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 106-101 | |
| Feb 05, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 113-99 | |
| Feb 08, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 108-91 | |
| Feb 10, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 115-107 | |
| Feb 11, 2005 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 113-105 | |
| Feb 13, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 95-92 | |
| Feb 16, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 117-110 | |
| Feb 22, 2005 | @ Houston Rockets | W 87-85 | |
| Feb 23, 2005 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 103-85 | |
| Feb 25, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 98-88 | |
| Feb 27, 2005 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 99-73 | |
| Mar 01, 2005 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 101-93 | |
| Mar 02, 2005 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-86 | |
| Mar 04, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 95-87 | |
| Mar 06, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 110-99 | |
| Mar 08, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 97-95 | |
| Mar 11, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 100-97 | |
| Mar 13, 2005 | @ New York Knicks | W 90-80 | |
| Mar 15, 2005 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 99-93 | |
| Mar 16, 2005 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 102-95 | |
| Mar 18, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 98-90 | |
| Mar 20, 2005 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 102-100 | |
| Mar 22, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 92-84 | |
| Mar 24, 2005 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 96-91 | |
| Mar 25, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 109-101 | |
| Mar 27, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 95-94 | |
| Mar 29, 2005 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 102-99 | |
| Mar 30, 2005 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 89-76 | |
| Apr 01, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 89-87 | |
| Apr 03, 2005 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 101-92 | |
| Apr 05, 2005 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 122-101 | |
| Apr 08, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 117-94 | |
| Apr 09, 2005 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 121-105 | |
| Apr 11, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 90-78 | |
| Apr 13, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 95-90 | |
| Apr 15, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 97-72 | |
| Apr 17, 2005 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 109-94 | |
| Apr 19, 2005 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 101-96 | |
| Apr 20, 2005 | @ Houston Rockets | L 106-78 |