Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 16 | 26 | 22 | 85 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 91 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics edged the Rockets 91-85. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.