Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 35 | 34 | 21 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 17 | 20 | 27 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Spurs ran roughshod over the Rockets 114-89. Spurs' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.