Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 32 | 17 | 22 | 29 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets edged the Warriors 108-100. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.