Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
San Antonio SpursSpurs
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 19 | 27 | 34 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 11 | 35 | 38 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Rockets 110-105. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.