Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 27 | 30 | 16 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Spurs 100-99. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.