Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 30 | 27 | 12 | 16 | 107 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 108 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs snuck past the Rockets 108-107 in overtime. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.