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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
89
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 13 | 23 | 89 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 38 | 30 | 19 | 35 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Suns buried the Rockets 122-89. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.