Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 16 | 131 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 36 | 23 | 25 | 13 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Suns 131-128 in overtime. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
