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Originally posted by By TIM KORTE@ AP Sports Writer
Ray Allen didn't have to do everything himself, and now his team is heading into the second round of the NBA playoffs.
Allen scored 30 points and Rashard Lewis added 10 of his 24 in the fourth quarter, leading the Seattle SuperSonics to a 122-118 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.
The Sonics eliminated the Kings 4-1 and advanced in the playoffs for the first time since 1998. They'll meet the survivor of the San Antonio-Denver series, which the Spurs lead 3-1.
Allen, coming off a 45-point performance in Game 4, was smothered by double teams all night, but the Sonics supported him with a solid team effort reflected by seven players scoring in double figures.
more on game 5
Seattle wins series 4-1
Game 1: at SEA
SEA 87, SAC 82 - Final
Game 2: at SEA
SEA 105, SAC 93 - Final
Game 3: at SAC
SAC 116, SEA 104 - Final
Game 4: at SAC
SEA 115, SAC 102 - Final
Game 5: at SEA
SEA 122, SAC 118 - Final