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