Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
121
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 31 | 28 | 36 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 36 | 43 | 28 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Spurs 131-121. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.