Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 121 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Rockets squeaked past the Spurs 121-119. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.