Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
84
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 26 | 26 | 32 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 20 | 27 | 19 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Suns demolished the Rockets 105-84. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.