Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Rockets 100-87. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.