Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 98 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 35 | 30 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Spurs rolled past the Rockets 127-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.