Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 36 | 28 | 27 | 18 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 22 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Rockets 109-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the SuperSonics lately. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.