Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 19 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Rockets outlasted the Suns 111-98. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.