Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
137
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 31 | 35 | 119 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 39 | 30 | 39 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Spurs pulled away from the Rockets 137-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.