Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 25 | 22 | 32 | 99 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 40 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 132 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs ran roughshod over the Rockets 132-99. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.