Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 34 | 26 | 26 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 44 | 33 | 18 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Suns 123-112. Rockets' offense had its way with the Suns. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.