Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 128 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Spurs 128-118. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.