Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 26 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 88 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 28 | 26 | 18 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Warriors 94-88. The Warriors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.