Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
140
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
139
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 26 | 34 | 34 | 15 | 140 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 14 | 139 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Suns squeaked past the Rockets 140-139 in overtime. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Suns bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.