Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 22 | 23 | 34 | 106 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 18 | 17 | 31 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Rockets pulled away from the Suns 106-91. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.