Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 37 | 33 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Rockets 122-117. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.