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