Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Rockets 117-112. The Spurs' lockdown unit choked off Rockets' offense. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Spurs' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.