Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 33 | 17 | 25 | 105 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 21 | 17 | 21 | 27 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Rockets handled the Warriors 105-86. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Warriors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Warriors · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.