Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 31 | 33 | 37 | 117 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Spurs 117-102. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Spurs locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.