Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 35 | 21 | 25 | 99 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 34 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Warriors handled the Rockets 117-99. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Warriors. Warriors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Warriors. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. The Warriors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.