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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
130
away
Chemistry Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 31 31 45 23 130
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 31 29 26 113

After Action Report

The Rockets took care of the Suns 130-113. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.