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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
63
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Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
138
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 11 14 17 21 63
Houston RocketsRockets 37 40 30 31 138

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Warriors 138-63. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.