Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 22 | 26 | 33 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Suns survived the Rockets 109-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.