Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
140
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 42 | 28 | 26 | 44 | 140 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 17 | 34 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics rolled past the Rockets 140-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.