Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 115 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 30 | 28 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Spurs upended the Rockets 120-115. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Spurs lately; Spurs' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.