Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Spurs fended off the Rockets 112-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.