Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 105 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Rockets 106-105. Every possession went the Spurs way. Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.