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Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
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Chemistry Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
122
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 27 28 26 9 118
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 34 24 32 19 13 122

After Action Report

The SuperSonics squeaked past the Rockets 122-118 in overtime. SuperSonics torched the Rockets on the offensive end. SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.