The Seattle Supersonics were bested by the Golden State Warriors at the Key Arena, falling 117-110.  The Warriors were led by Dale Davis? season-high 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Sonics big man Danny Fortson was supposed to return after serving a two game suspension for throwing a chair, however he flew to Pittsburgh to be with his ill grandmother.

All-Star snub Jason Richardson made a bold statement heading into the break, scoring 30 points.