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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.