Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 36 | 32 | 43 | 135 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 23 | 30 | 17 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Spurs 135-99. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.