Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 20 | 22 | 30 | 109 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 22 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Rockets 111-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.