Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 21 | 17 | 27 | 98 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 23 | 33 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Spurs pulled away from the Rockets 115-98. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.