Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 23 | 36 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets outlasted the Suns 117-110. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.