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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
134
away
Chemistry Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
104
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 34 20 37 43 134
San Antonio SpursSpurs 36 21 28 19 104

After Action Report

In San Antonio, the Rockets demolished the Spurs 134-104. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • 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.