Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 31 | 34 | 21 | 116 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 34 | 34 | 37 | 25 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Warriors outlasted the Rockets 130-116. Warriors' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Warriors; the Warriors looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.