Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
132
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 14 | 18 | 30 | 88 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 31 | 38 | 36 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Suns buried the Rockets 132-88. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.