Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
129
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 20 | 32 | 31 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 31 | 41 | 26 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets upended the Suns 129-115. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- 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.