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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
San Antonio SpursSpurs
143
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 119 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 35 | 35 | 43 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Spurs buried the Rockets 143-119. 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. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.