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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 35 23 28 24 110
Phoenix SunsSuns 31 22 30 26 109

After Action Report

The Rockets squeaked past the Suns 110-109. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.