Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 25 | 31 | 14 | 88 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns downed the Rockets 100-88. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns couldn't shake the cold spell. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.