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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 26 32 28 28 114
Houston RocketsRockets 26 27 26 32 111

After Action Report

The Suns survived the Rockets 114-111. Suns torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.