Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 98 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 36 | 27 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Spurs blew the doors off the Rockets 122-98. Spurs' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.