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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
113
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 19 32 33 28 112
San Antonio SpursSpurs 22 29 32 30 113

After Action Report

The Spurs squeaked past the Rockets 113-112. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.