Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
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Houston RocketsRockets
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns downed the Rockets 115-105. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns; the Suns 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. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.