Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 16 | 26 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Spurs 102-98. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.