Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
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Houston RocketsRockets
133
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 18 | 36 | 31 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 34 | 36 | 29 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Spurs 133-111. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
