Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 35 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 31 | 35 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Warriors squeaked past the Rockets 123-120. The Warriors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Warriors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.