Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
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Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 33 | 37 | 23 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Suns 119-99. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.