Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 28 | 35 | 29 | 121 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 42 | 23 | 36 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Suns held off the Rockets 129-121. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Suns' 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.