Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
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Houston RocketsRockets
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 27 | 29 | 35 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Suns fended off the Rockets 114-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.