Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 19 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 37 | 26 | 34 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets buried the Warriors 130-98. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.