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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
133
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Houston RocketsRockets
134
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 30 29 35 26 13 133
Houston RocketsRockets 28 29 26 37 14 134

After Action Report

The Rockets squeaked past the SuperSonics 134-133 in overtime. The SuperSonics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.