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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
102
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Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
95
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 23 33 25 21 102
Houston RocketsRockets 18 20 28 29 95

After Action Report

The SuperSonics edged the Rockets 102-95. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the SuperSonics stayed locked in; Rockets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.