Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 121 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Spurs 121-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.