Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Rockets 112-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Spurs. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.