Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 92 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 42 | 25 | 18 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Suns 116-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.