Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 107 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Suns 107-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.