Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 20 | 37 | 26 | 117 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics squeaked past the Rockets 119-117. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
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.