Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
85
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
84
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 17 | 21 | 28 | 19 | 85 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 15 | 18 | 28 | 84 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics snuck past the Rockets 85-84. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.