Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 93 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 30 | 22 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Rockets 99-93. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.