Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 27 | 35 | 18 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Suns 112-110. Rockets torched the Suns on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.