Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 27 | 35 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Spurs 109-103. Rockets torched the Spurs on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.