Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
141
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 35 | 32 | 29 | 11 | 136 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 27 | 38 | 29 | 16 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Spurs 141-136 in overtime. Rockets' offense had its way with the Spurs. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.