Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 30 | 32 | 20 | 106 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Suns 106-101. Every possession went the Rockets way. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.