Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
141
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 21 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 88 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 40 | 35 | 32 | 141 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets blew the doors off the Warriors 141-88. The Warriors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.