Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 16 | 32 | 15 | 22 | 85 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 25 | 31 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets blew the doors off the Suns 111-85. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.