Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 123 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Spurs 123-118. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.