Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
141
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 40 | 30 | 32 | 39 | 141 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Rockets took care of the Suns 141-129. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.