Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 34 | 37 | 27 | 127 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 31 | 22 | 111 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics pulled away from the Rockets 127-111. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the SuperSonics. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.