Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 32 | 44 | 31 | 126 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 40 | 13 | 20 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Warriors 126-102. Lineup balance gave the Rockets a clear synergy edge. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Warriors utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.