Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
94
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 16 | 22 | 24 | 32 | 94 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Spurs 97-94. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.