Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 8 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 11 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Rockets 116-113 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.