Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 18 | 25 | 28 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Rockets 100-98. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.