Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 21 | 28 | 33 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 34 | 22 | 21 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Rockets 112-107. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.