Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 95 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 24 | 32 | 17 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Suns 97-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.