Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Warriors 118-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.