Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 98 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns blew the doors off the Rockets 118-98. Suns torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.