Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Rockets 118-117. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the SuperSonics stayed locked in; the SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.