Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 33 | 28 | 26 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Spurs squeaked past the Rockets 116-115. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.