Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
133
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 40 | 31 | 34 | 22 | 127 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 39 | 29 | 30 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns edged the Rockets 133-127. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.