Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 26 | 21 | 34 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Rockets 109-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.