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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
110
away
Chemistry Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
126
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 22 29 32 27 110
Houston RocketsRockets 24 35 38 29 126

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Suns 126-110. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.