Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 34 | 20 | 44 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 41 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Rockets 119-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Spurs' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.