Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 23 | 29 | 19 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 37 | 28 | 37 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets demolished the Spurs 127-99. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.