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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 30 29 29 31 119
Houston RocketsRockets 24 29 30 38 121

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets survived the SuperSonics 121-119. Rockets' offense had its way with the SuperSonics. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.