Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 113 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 20 | 28 | 18 | 30 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Warriors 113-96. The tempo dragged the Warriors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.