Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 29 | 25 | 33 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Spurs handled the Rockets 119-104. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.