Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 25 | 32 | 22 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 21 | 30 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Rockets 104-98. Every possession went the Suns way. Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.