Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 31 | 43 | 27 | 129 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 34 | 26 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Suns survived the Rockets 129-124. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.