Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 35 | 29 | 22 | 114 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the SuperSonics 114-108. Rockets torched the SuperSonics on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.