Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Rockets 106-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.