Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
away
Houston RocketsRockets
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 40 | 31 | 20 | 27 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Suns buried the Rockets 118-97. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.