Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 22 | 32 | 36 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 23 | 38 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets snuck past the Suns 118-115. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.