Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 28 | 27 | 29 | 20 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Warriors 122-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Warriors utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.