Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 34 | 27 | 33 | 131 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Spurs edged the Rockets 131-125. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.