Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 26 | 22 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics snuck past the Rockets 113-111. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.