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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
91
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Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 30 34 28 25 117
San Antonio SpursSpurs 16 24 23 28 91

After Action Report

The Rockets buried the Spurs 117-91. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Spurs locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.