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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
121
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
133
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 36 25 35 25 121
Houston RocketsRockets 28 33 39 33 133

After Action Report

The Rockets outlasted the Warriors 133-121. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.