Heat (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 124 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets survived the Suns 128-124. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.