Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
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Houston RocketsRockets
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 29 | 35 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets pulled away from the Suns 118-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.