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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
89
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 21 18 25 25 89
Phoenix SunsSuns 18 27 31 38 114

After Action Report

The Suns rolled past the Rockets 114-89. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns are in a full-on tailspin; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.