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Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
124
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
90
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 29 35 31 29 124
Houston RocketsRockets 21 23 24 22 90

After Action Report

The Spurs ran roughshod over the Rockets 124-90. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.