Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 24 | 31 | 24 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Spurs 106-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.