Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
130
away
Houston RocketsRockets
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 130 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 24 | 30 | 21 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Suns blew the doors off the Rockets 130-104. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.