Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
San Antonio SpursSpurs
144
away
Houston RocketsRockets
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 36 | 34 | 41 | 33 | 144 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Spurs shocked the Rockets 144-115. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · 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.
