Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
138
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 27 | 41 | 39 | 138 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns rolled past the Rockets 138-108. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.