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.