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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
116
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Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
104
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 27 25 29 35 116
Houston RocketsRockets 18 32 30 24 104

After Action Report

The Warriors outlasted the Rockets 116-104. The breakneck pace played right into Warriors' hands. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.