Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 23 | 30 | 37 | 127 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the SuperSonics 127-119. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.