Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 25 | 23 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Suns 111-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.