Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Suns 112-96. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.