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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
107
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 18 26 28 40 112
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 16 39 24 28 107

After Action Report

In Golden State, the Rockets squeaked past the Warriors 112-107. Rockets torched the Warriors on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.