Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 31 | 22 | 19 | 96 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 27 | 24 | 39 | 113 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics downed the Rockets 113-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets are in a full-on tailspin. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.