Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 98 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 30 | 32 | 21 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns outlasted the Rockets 111-98. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.