Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 23 | 35 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Rockets 115-111. Suns torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.