Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 31 | 30 | 20 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 32 | 35 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Spurs 116-102. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.