Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
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Phoenix SunsSuns
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 21 | 29 | 26 | 102 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 27 | 36 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Suns upended the Rockets 124-102. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.