Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 21 | 42 | 32 | 129 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Rockets 129-128. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.