Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 115 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the Suns 115-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Suns · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.