Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 29 | 21 | 19 | 91 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns buried the Rockets 123-91. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.