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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
100
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
93
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 22 28 21 29 100
Houston RocketsRockets 24 25 24 20 93

After Action Report

The Warriors outlasted the Rockets 100-93. Ugly basketball, but the Warriors did just enough. Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.