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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
124
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 28 30 34 25 117
Houston RocketsRockets 26 33 35 30 124

After Action Report

The Rockets edged the Warriors 124-117. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.