Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
84
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 15 | 18 | 29 | 22 | 84 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 40 | 23 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the SuperSonics 103-84. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. SuperSonics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.