Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 35 | 34 | 44 | 15 | 128 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 35 | 24 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Spurs handled the Rockets 128-115. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.