Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 31 | 32 | 21 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Suns 114-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Suns.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.