Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Spurs 114-111. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.