Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
88
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 24 | 28 | 19 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 13 | 29 | 25 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Spurs downed the Rockets 99-88. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.