Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
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Phoenix SunsSuns
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 99 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Rockets 103-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.