Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 23 | 39 | 24 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 13 | 35 | 39 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Suns survived the Rockets 112-111. 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 bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.