Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 36 | 29 | 115 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 36 | 26 | 20 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Suns 115-111. Rockets torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.