Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 39 | 33 | 30 | 131 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 23 | 18 | 21 | 34 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Warriors 131-96. Rockets torched the Warriors on the offensive end. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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 · 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.