Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 34 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Warriors survived the Rockets 104-102. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Warriors. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.