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Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
122
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 29 34 26 28 117
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 34 35 26 27 122

After Action Report

The SuperSonics survived the Rockets 122-117. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the SuperSonics. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.