Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 36 | 30 | 11 | 106 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Spurs 106-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.