Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
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Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets buried the Suns 121-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.