Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 24 | 25 | 35 | 121 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the Suns 121-120. Rockets' offense had its way with the Suns. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.