Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 36 | 35 | 22 | 118 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 24 | 33 | 36 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Rockets 122-118. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.