Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 20 | 35 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Spurs edged the Rockets 117-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.