Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the SuperSonics squeaked past the Rockets 105-104. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the SuperSonics; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.