Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 104 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Rockets squeaked past the Spurs 104-101. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.