Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
136
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 11 | 131 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 34 | 26 | 31 | 16 | 136 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the SuperSonics squeaked past the Rockets 136-131 in overtime. SuperSonics' scorers couldn't be contained. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.