Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 15 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 88 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 23 | 30 | 36 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets demolished the Spurs 116-88. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.