Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
142
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 35 | 39 | 38 | 30 | 142 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Spurs demolished the Rockets 142-100. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.