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