Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 131 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Rockets downed the Spurs 131-121. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.