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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 31 29 29 27 116
Houston RocketsRockets 22 36 27 26 111

After Action Report

The Warriors snuck past the Rockets 116-111. The breakneck pace played right into Warriors' hands. Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.