Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 32 | 24 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Suns 107-106. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.