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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
101
away
Chemistry Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 28 17 26 30 101
Houston RocketsRockets 27 33 24 30 114

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets took care of the SuperSonics 114-101. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.