Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Spurs handled the Rockets 116-106. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. The Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.