Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 28 | 21 | 30 | 111 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Rockets 113-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs couldn't shake the cold spell. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.