Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 120 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 26 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets outlasted the Warriors 120-108. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.