Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
85
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Suns buried the Rockets 106-85. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.