Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 113 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs snuck past the Rockets 118-113. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.