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nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
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Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 28 | 45 | 30 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets handled the SuperSonics 131-114. The tempo dragged the SuperSonics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.