Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
151
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 39 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 126 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 42 | 36 | 39 | 151 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Warriors 151-126. The tempo dragged the Warriors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.