Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 38 | 16 | 35 | 27 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Spurs handled the Rockets 116-105. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.