Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 23 | 13 | 28 | 88 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Rockets knocked off the Suns 104-88. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets are in a full-on tailspin; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.