Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 90 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 22 | 30 | 22 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics outlasted the Rockets 100-90. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; SuperSonics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.