Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 42 | 26 | 28 | 113 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 26 | 36 | 32 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Warriors outlasted the Rockets 120-113. Warriors' offense had its way with the Rockets. Warriors' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.