Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
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Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 32 | 18 | 20 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Suns 123-97. The Rockets' lockdown unit choked off Suns' offense. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.