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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 18 28 25 36 107
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 27 33 29 116

After Action Report

The Suns held off the Rockets 116-107. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.