Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 29 | 17 | 36 | 114 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 30 | 32 | 15 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets fended off the SuperSonics 114-108. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.