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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
145
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 38 | 43 | 29 | 135 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 145 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns took care of the Rockets 145-135. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.