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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.