Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
139
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
137
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 36 | 27 | 32 | 16 | 139 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 22 | 34 | 34 | 14 | 137 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets survived the Spurs 139-137 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.