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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 31 30 29 26 116
Houston RocketsRockets 23 26 19 30 98

After Action Report

The SuperSonics handled the Rockets 116-98. SuperSonics torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · 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.