Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets fended off the Suns 105-99. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.