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.