Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 19 | 34 | 14 | 32 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets buried the Warriors 122-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.