Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
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Houston RocketsRockets
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 30 | 38 | 29 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 27 | 36 | 29 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Spurs 127-119. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.