Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 104 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 34 | 20 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Suns 104-103. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.