Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 39 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 110 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics outlasted the Rockets 121-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the SuperSonics; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.