Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 31 | 35 | 19 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Spurs downed the Rockets 111-97. Spurs' stops on the defensive end set the tone. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Spurs' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.