Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 19 | 29 | 24 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 38 | 18 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Suns 109-103. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.