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Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
127
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Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
134
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 29 32 36 30 127
Houston RocketsRockets 34 33 35 32 134

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets held off the Spurs 134-127. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.