Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 13 | 32 | 16 | 28 | 89 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 28 | 19 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Suns 101-89. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. Shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.