Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 100 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Spurs edged the Rockets 109-100. Every possession went the Spurs way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Spurs; Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.