Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Suns 109-99. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Suns' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.