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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Houston RocketsRockets
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 33 | 29 | 22 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 37 | 32 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Suns 128-117. Rockets torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.