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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.