Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 26 | 23 | 30 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Rockets 106-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.