Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 113 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Rockets 118-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.