Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 112 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Spurs downed the Rockets 126-112. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs are in a full-on tailspin. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.