Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 22 | 32 | 23 | 116 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 21 | 31 | 16 | 89 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Rockets blew the doors off the Spurs 116-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Spurs rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.