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.