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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
131
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 33 21 35 19 23 131
Houston RocketsRockets 30 20 26 32 10 118

After Action Report

In Houston, the SuperSonics pulled away from the Rockets 131-118 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. SuperSonics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.