Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 29 | 23 | 36 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 26 | 22 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the SuperSonics survived the Rockets 114-111. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.