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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 26 32 31 117
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 28 28 16 99

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Rockets pulled away from the Suns 117-99. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; shots just aren't falling for the Suns lately. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.