Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
104
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 86 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 26 | 23 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics outlasted the Rockets 104-86. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. SuperSonics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.