Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 22 | 30 | 38 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 26 | 31 | 40 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Spurs 128-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. Spurs' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.