Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 21 | 24 | 33 | 102 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 29 | 19 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Rockets 105-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.