Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Suns 109-100. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.