Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 125 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 36 | 32 | 25 | 20 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Rockets outlasted the Warriors 125-113. The tempo dragged the Warriors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.