Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 18 | 33 | 25 | 92 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics blew the doors off the Rockets 121-92. SuperSonics' scorers couldn't be contained. The SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.