Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 35 | 19 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns survived the Rockets 114-111. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Suns' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. 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 · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.