Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 27 | 37 | 30 | 19 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets survived the Warriors 116-113. The tempo dragged the Warriors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.