Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Spurs took care of the Rockets 112-97. Every possession went the Spurs way. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Spurs. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.