Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 28 | 25 | 9 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 21 | 23 | 40 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns handled the Rockets 116-97. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets are in a full-on tailspin. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.