Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
81
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 81 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 19 | 34 | 25 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Rockets 102-81. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.