Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 109 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 34 | 26 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs pulled away from the Rockets 120-109. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.