Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 25 | 39 | 117 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 38 | 33 | 40 | 24 | 135 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics took care of the Rockets 135-117. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.