Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 28 | 37 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Rockets 119-117. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.