Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Suns 126-120. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.