Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 85 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns rolled past the Rockets 106-85. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.