Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 20 | 29 | 22 | 98 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 19 | 22 | 27 | 19 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Spurs 98-87. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.