Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
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Chemistry
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Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
110
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 106 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 30 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics snuck past the Rockets 110-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; SuperSonics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.