Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 92 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 30 | 24 | 36 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Suns 111-92. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Suns' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.