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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
124
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
129
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 33 30 27 34 124
Houston RocketsRockets 32 28 38 31 129

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets survived the Suns 129-124. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.