Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 27 | 34 | 31 | 123 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 24 | 30 | 20 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Warriors 123-102. The Warriors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.