Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
133
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 42 | 32 | 25 | 133 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 29 | 27 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Spurs 133-121. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.