Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 14 | 30 | 27 | 99 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs squeaked past the Rockets 102-99. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.