Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 29 | 25 | 36 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 33 | 21 | 30 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Rockets 114-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.