Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
87
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 30 | 19 | 26 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 87 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics took care of the Rockets 99-87. Ugly basketball, but the SuperSonics did just enough. The SuperSonics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the SuperSonics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.