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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
84
away
Chemistry Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 35 17 16 16 84
Houston RocketsRockets 31 25 34 32 122

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets blew the doors off the Suns 122-84. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.