Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
104
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 21 | 29 | 24 | 99 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 19 | 32 | 23 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Rockets 104-99. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.