Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 107 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 24 | 31 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs survived the Rockets 109-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.