Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 43 | 24 | 124 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 28 | 34 | 26 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Rockets squeaked past the Suns 124-122. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.