Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
87
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
82
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 15 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 87 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Rockets 87-82. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.