Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 18 | 14 | 30 | 86 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns took care of the Rockets 104-86. Suns torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.