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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 32 24 26 26 108
Houston RocketsRockets 27 29 34 33 123

After Action Report

The Rockets pulled away from the Suns 123-108. Rockets' offense had its way with the Suns. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.