Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 98 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 28 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Warriors took care of the Rockets 115-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Warriors' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.