Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 33 | 35 | 27 | 129 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 22 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Rockets downed the SuperSonics 129-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.