Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
143
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 39 | 35 | 42 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Spurs 143-117. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.