Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 34 | 23 | 20 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets handled the Spurs 113-98. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.