Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 29 | 23 | 38 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 16 | 32 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Suns pulled away from the Rockets 117-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.