Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
80
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 80 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Suns demolished the Rockets 100-80. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.