Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
93
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 19 | 24 | 15 | 86 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Spurs edged the Rockets 93-86. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.