Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 35 | 21 | 20 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 17 | 17 | 37 | 93 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics downed the Rockets 109-93. Every possession went the SuperSonics way. SuperSonics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Rockets' 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.