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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
141
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Houston RocketsRockets
130
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 33 | 30 | 41 | 141 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 24 | 33 | 41 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Spurs stunned the Rockets 141-130. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Spurs carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.