Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 89 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 21 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Warriors downed the Rockets 99-89. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Warriors. The Warriors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Warriors' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.