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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
101
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 29 25 29 30 113
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 25 25 25 26 101

After Action Report

The Rockets took care of the Warriors 113-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; the Warriors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.