Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets upended the Suns 111-99. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.