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Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 32 27 22 30 111
Houston RocketsRockets 33 33 25 31 122

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets handled the Spurs 122-111. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.