Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 34 | 22 | 32 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 28 | 25 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Spurs 116-111. Rockets' offense had its way with the Spurs. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.