Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 33 | 24 | 30 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Suns handled the Rockets 122-111. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.