Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the SuperSonics 118-115. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.