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nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 41 | 18 | 25 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 26 | 21 | 38 | 105 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics outlasted the Rockets 113-105. SuperSonics' scorers couldn't be contained. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; SuperSonics' outside barrage was a constant threat. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.