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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
112
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Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 38 23 24 27 112
Houston RocketsRockets 26 25 36 22 109

After Action Report

In Houston, the SuperSonics squeaked past the Rockets 112-109. SuperSonics' offense had its way with the Rockets. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the SuperSonics stayed locked in. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.