Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
San Antonio SpursSpurs
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 28 | 20 | 22 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Spurs 109-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Spurs rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.