Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 22 | 35 | 39 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Suns buried the Rockets 125-96. Suns torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.