Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 111 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 28 | 33 | 21 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Spurs 111-110. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.