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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 35 | 25 | 20 | 29 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 104 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Rockets 109-104. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.