Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 98 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Spurs 98-97. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.