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Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
105
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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.