Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 38 | 28 | 37 | 28 | 131 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics outlasted the Rockets 131-123. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.