Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 33 | 25 | 27 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 29 | 33 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets held off the SuperSonics 120-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.