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Newspaper
Mesa Tribune
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1994
Page
19
Houston rockets upset Phoenix Suns 107 to 96 tying the series at 2-2 after winning two straight games at home. A.C. Green and coach Paul Westphal lament the Suns’ slip as Houston’s late rally reshapes expectations for the Western Conference final push.
Rockets lead 8-16 from long range while Suns hit 6-19 as Horry and Smith pace Houston. Team shooting favors Houston 52.4 to 41.9 percent with 11 turnovers and 5 team rebounds. Olajuwon dominates in blocks while Majerle and Barkley lead Suns. Attendance 19,023. Time 2:20.
The Rockets build a perimeter onslaught shooting 8 of 16 from three while Phoenix star Charles Barkley goes 7 of 21, forcing Kevin Johnson to lead the Suns' offense solo in a tough loss.
Houston coach Rudy Tomjanovich says the contrast between losses and wins is dramatic as the team gains momentum. Paul Westphal notes the series remains as expected, giving an advantage heading into another game. Charles Barkley comments on the volatile nature of success and failure in basketball.
In a postseason snippet the Suns dropped games to the Rockets and a prior home setback, with schedule notes showing Games 1 and 2 against the Lakers last year as the last back-to-back home losses. The record contrasts with a playoff round featuring Suns versus Rockets, and earlier West matchups including Denver and Utah.
Limited tickets for Game 6 of the Phoenix Suns versus Houston Rockets playoff series go on sale Tuesday at 11 am. Prices range from 16 to 75 dollars and are available by telephone only at the Suns ticket office and Dillard's. Orders are limited to two tickets per person. The game is set for Thursday at America West Arena with time to be announced.
In a 107 96 Suns loss Barkley failed to spark and Olajuwon blocked Charles Barkley power jam as Phoenix faltered in the playoff stretch. Kevin Johnson dished to Barkley before the rejection ending the game and signaling a prime shift in the series.
In a rocky game the Rockets outscored the Suns 34 to 0 in the final period while overcoming a poor earlier stretch. Smith totaled 12 points on perfect shooting and Houston erased a seven point second quarter deficit to lead 73 66 at the end of the third as Otis and Elie contributed key plays.
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