Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 109 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 21 | 33 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Rockets 110-109. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.