Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
136
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 43 | 27 | 35 | 136 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 30 | 22 | 19 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the SuperSonics 136-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; SuperSonics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.