Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 20 | 25 | 34 | 32 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 93 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics outlasted the Rockets 111-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.