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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
104
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 31 26 25 31 113
Houston RocketsRockets 26 24 23 31 104

After Action Report

The SuperSonics fended off the Rockets 113-104. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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.