Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 30 | 27 | 19 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Rockets 97-96. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.