Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 23 | 28 | 9 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 17 | 29 | 15 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Suns squeaked past the Rockets 96-93. Suns torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.