Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 26 | 22 | 29 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics edged the Rockets 106-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.