Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
124
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 34 | 26 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns handled the Rockets 124-109. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.