Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
143
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 124 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 44 | 20 | 43 | 36 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Suns pulled away from the Rockets 143-124. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.