Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 131 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 22 | 29 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Suns 131-105. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Suns couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.