Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 97 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 24 | 26 | 18 | 22 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Rockets fended off the Warriors 97-90. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Whispers of a Warriors locker-room rift aren't helping. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.