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Reid Gardiner added to his playoff scoring lead with a goal and two assists for the Rockets and now has 25 points (13-12) in just 12 games. Kole Lind also scored for the Rockets who outshot Seattle 33-25.

Game 2 goes Saturday night in Kent, Wash. Games 3 and 4 are set for next Tuesday and Wednesday at Prospera Place.