Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
125
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 26 | 35 | 33 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 30 | 29 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Spurs held off the Rockets 125-118. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.