Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 30 | 22 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 28 | 21 | 38 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Suns 111-108. Rockets' offense had its way with the Suns. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns are in a full-on tailspin. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.