Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
84
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 92 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Suns fended off the Rockets 92-84. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.