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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Houston RocketsRockets
87
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Suns buried the Rockets 114-87. Every possession went the Suns way. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.