Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Houston RocketsRockets
138
away
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 42 | 31 | 40 | 138 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 39 | 30 | 31 | 19 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the SuperSonics 138-119. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.