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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
133
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
95
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 41 40 24 28 133
Houston RocketsRockets 26 21 22 26 95

After Action Report

The SuperSonics ran roughshod over the Rockets 133-95. The SuperSonics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. 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. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.

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.