Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 29 | 23 | 32 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Spurs edged the Rockets 113-105. Spurs torched the Rockets on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Spurs; Spurs' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.