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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
116
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
105
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 32 26 24 34 116
Houston RocketsRockets 28 21 31 25 105

After Action Report

The Warriors took care of the Rockets 116-105. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Warriors; Warriors' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.