Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 34 | 27 | 31 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 19 | 34 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Rockets 114-110. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.