Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 38 | 23 | 37 | 27 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 16 | 32 | 36 | 116 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics edged the Rockets 125-116. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the SuperSonics stayed locked in. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.