Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 20 | 21 | 31 | 24 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 30 | 27 | 37 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Spurs 119-96. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.