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Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
97
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 27 21 27 24 99
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 24 27 25 21 97

After Action Report

The Rockets survived the Warriors 99-97. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Warriors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.