Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 26 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 94 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 23 | 17 | 29 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Warriors 98-94. The Warriors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.