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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
95
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
92
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 23 25 24 23 95
Houston RocketsRockets 28 23 20 21 92

After Action Report

The SuperSonics survived the Rockets 95-92. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the SuperSonics. The SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.