Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 125 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 41 | 16 | 30 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Suns 125-116. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.