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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
132
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 35 23 17 28 103
Phoenix SunsSuns 43 41 25 23 132

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Suns blew the doors off the Rockets 132-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.

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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 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.