Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 29 | 33 | 26 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets handled the Suns 126-116. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.