Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 24 | 32 | 28 | 108 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 37 | 27 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns fended off the Rockets 117-108. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.