Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 95 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 33 | 19 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets edged the Spurs 103-95. The Spurs couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.