Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 21 | 31 | 23 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 33 | 27 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets downed the Suns 116-98. Rockets torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.