Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 91 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 17 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 96 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics survived the Rockets 96-91. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the SuperSonics. The SuperSonics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.