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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
95
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
108
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 26 27 25 17 95
Houston RocketsRockets 27 22 31 28 108

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets handled the Spurs 108-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 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.