Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 42 | 13 | 20 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 37 | 15 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Suns 112-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.