Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 31 | 35 | 20 | 108 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 25 | 34 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Rockets 108-106. Spurs' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.