Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 31 | 25 | 21 | 34 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics fended off the Rockets 111-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. SuperSonics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.