Suns Lose Home Game Deepens Playoff Crisis
The Suns fall 109-86 to the Rockets as Phoenix falters on offense and suffers road woes for the first time in the series. Charles Barkley pledges to play golf if eliminated, while Houston shifts from underdog to clutch city, leaving Phoenix on the brink of a summer vacation.
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Rockets strike back, hold Suns on brink of elimination
Houston thrashed Phoenix 109 86 to seize a 3 2 series lead and push the Suns toward elimination. Coach Westphal lamented the lack of fire while Kevin Johnson noted a slow start as Phoenix struggled on both ends. The series resumes Thursday in Phoenix.
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Rockets and Suns Battle In Tight Hardwood Duel
In a brisk pro basketball note, the Rockets hit 3 of 10 from long range with Smith 2 of 3 and Maxwell 1 of 4 while Horry and Elie miss. The Suns go 3 for 13 led by Barkley 2 of 6 and Green 1 of 2. Team stats show Rockets at 56.2 FG, 30.0 3P, 92.3 FT. Suns 39.2 FG, 58.3 3P, 58.3 FT. Rockets commit 17 turnovers to Suns 10, grab five team rebounds to Suns six. Attendance listed 16,611. game clock 2:04.
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Stars deliver strong night for Rockets in win
Otis Thorpe scores 20 and grabs 13 rebounds for Houston while Hakeem Olajuwon adds 20 points, six boards and five blocks, anchoring both ends of the floor in the victory.
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Rockets Rally Early Point Run Against Suns
The Rockets jump on the Suns in the first quarter scoring the game’s first nine points Phoenix.
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Quotes from players after tough game and coach remarks
Maxwell spoke of energy and intensity while noting opponents did not match their effort early. Barndey dismissed the result saying playoff-like pressure, yet golf awaits tomorrow. Westphal criticized the team's performance as among the worst of the season.
Suns vs Rockets series and schedule details
The record lists four games with scores Suns 91 Rockets 87, Suns 124 Rockets 117 in OT, Rockets 118 Suns 102, Rockets 107 Suns 96, plus a Tuesday 109 86 result and a Thursday at Phoenix and Saturday at Houston if needed. It asks which Suns player led Arkansas in scoring in both his junior and senior seasons.
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Tuesday Night Scores From Atlanta and Denver
Atlanta defeated Indiana 88 to 76 while Denver topped Utah 109 to 101 in Western Conference action. Tonight Chicago visits New York at 5 p.m. Eastern, broadcast on TNT.
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Suns and Rockets Play To Quiet Fourth Quarter
In a low energy finish both teams rest regulars as the Suns lead the Rockets by a small margin in the final period. Skeeter Henry appears briefly with limited impact as the game winds down in a period devoid of late scoring drama.
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