Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 16 | 18 | 31 | 26 | 91 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets demolished the Suns 113-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.