Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 32 | 18 | 27 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 30 | 30 | 17 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Suns snuck past the Rockets 99-97. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.