Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
95
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 28 | 13 | 20 | 87 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Spurs held off the Rockets 95-87. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.