Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
85
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 102 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 10 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Rockets outlasted the Warriors 102-85. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.