Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Spurs 116-114. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.