Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
90
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 36 | 26 | 30 | 115 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Suns 115-90. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
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.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.