Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
San Antonio SpursSpurs
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 31 | 36 | 26 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Spurs edged the Rockets 121-113. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.