Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
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Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 106 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 19 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Spurs 106-98. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.