Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 28 | 18 | 36 | 113 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 24 | 31 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs snuck past the Rockets 118-113. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.