Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 29 | 28 | 36 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 30 | 36 | 31 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the SuperSonics 125-122. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.