Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 36 | 37 | 22 | 130 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 32 | 41 | 26 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the SuperSonics 130-127. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets 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.
- 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.