Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 22 | 28 | 36 | 123 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 24 | 31 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets fended off the SuperSonics 123-114. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.