Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
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Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 30 | 23 | 30 | 101 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 42 | 21 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics downed the Rockets 118-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; SuperSonics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.