Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 33 | 26 | 32 | 15 | 135 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 35 | 32 | 6 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Rockets 135-126 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Suns bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.