Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 39 | 25 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Suns 119-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.