Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Suns 117-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.