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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
away
Chemistry Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
124
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 31 30 35 123
Houston RocketsRockets 30 31 33 30 124

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets snuck past the Suns 124-123. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. 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.
  • Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.