Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 13 | 35 | 30 | 10 | 121 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 18 | 25 | 31 | 11 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Rockets 122-121 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.