Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 116 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Spurs 116-106. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.