Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 27 | 31 | 22 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the Suns 109-104. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.