Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 26 | 43 | 21 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 27 | 21 | 31 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Suns handled the Rockets 117-98. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Suns · 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.