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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
130
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 32 36 34 130
Phoenix SunsSuns 33 29 28 29 119

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets took care of the Suns 130-119. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.