Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 24 | 29 | 39 | 120 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 32 | 36 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics edged the Rockets 126-120. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.