Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns survived the Rockets 112-111. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.