Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 28 | 32 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Rockets 100-97. Every possession went the Suns way. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.