Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 21 | 18 | 40 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 18 | 28 | 43 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Suns 112-106. Rockets' offense had its way with the Suns. The Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell; Suns' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.