Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 24 | 34 | 27 | 119 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 27 | 31 | 34 | 22 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Warriors 119-114. The tempo dragged the Warriors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Warriors · 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.