Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 21 | 21 | 29 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Spurs fended off the Rockets 103-95. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.