Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 12 | 30 | 31 | 40 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 27 | 25 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Suns 127-113. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
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.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.