Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
108
away
Houston RocketsRockets
135
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 20 | 41 | 36 | 11 | 108 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 21 | 38 | 39 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets blew the doors off the SuperSonics 135-108. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.