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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
104
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 30 25 24 19 98
Houston RocketsRockets 27 26 28 23 104

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets edged the Spurs 104-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.