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Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry Cold
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
129
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Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 19 18 24 38 99
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 29 35 40 25 129

After Action Report

The SuperSonics blew the doors off the Rockets 129-99. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; SuperSonics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.