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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
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Chemistry Hot

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.