Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 23 | 22 | 33 | 101 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 26 | 21 | 29 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Rockets survived the Warriors 101-98. Rockets torched the Warriors on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Warriors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Warriors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.