Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 36 | 27 | 31 | 118 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Rockets 121-118. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.