HIGHLIGHTS: An all-time franchise record shooting night, the Sonics hitting 41-for-62 (.661). They went 14-for-17 in the third quarter.

HE CAN DO IT, TOO: Dikembe Mutombo may block 2.7 shots a game, but he had one of his own stuffed by Jerome James in the first quarter. James also rejected Aaron McKie's driving layin attempt. James had four blocks in the first game against the Sixers in Seattle before coming up with two more yesterday.

OUT OF MY WAY: Speedy Claxton, who is 5-foot-11, scrambled between the 7-1 James' legs on a first-quarter inbounds play, trying to get to Gary Payton in the corner. He finally made it and was annoying enough to cause Payton to hoist an air ball.

BEST OF IVERSON: In the first quarter, Allen Iverson found Matt Harpring with a behind-the-back pass that resulted in a layin. ... In the second quarter, he picked Brent Barry's pocket but was called for a foul. In disbelief, he raced to the other end of the floor. By the time he returned, all Iverson could say to the officials was "Woooooo, Wooooo," clearly thinking he made a clean steal.

WORST OF IVERSON: An air ball from the corner under pressure from Art Long.

WARMING UP: Desmond Mason shot 6-for-8 and scored 16 points. He has made 19 of his past 29 shots.

NEXT UP: Charlotte, Charlotte Coliseum, tomorrow at 4 p.m.