Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 28 | 36 | 39 | 124 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 30 | 26 | 16 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Spurs 124-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.