Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 34 | 21 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Suns 116-105. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.