Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
82
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 82 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 28 | 24 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Spurs buried the Rockets 115-82. Every possession went the Spurs way. Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.