Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 32 | 29 | 39 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Suns 125-123. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.