Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
93
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 14 | 30 | 21 | 28 | 93 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Suns rolled past the Rockets 116-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.