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Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
115
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 26 31 26 28 111
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 20 25 34 36 115

After Action Report

The SuperSonics squeaked past the Rockets 115-111. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.