Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
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Phoenix SunsSuns
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 34 | 19 | 33 | 122 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Suns 122-111. Rockets torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.