Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 104 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 25 | 28 | 21 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Rockets 106-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.