Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Suns 119-118. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.