Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 110 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 27 | 18 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Suns 110-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.