Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
128
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 39 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 128 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 23 | 28 | 35 | 13 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Rockets 128-127 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Suns. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.