Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
95
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 92 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 23 | 20 | 30 | 22 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Warriors snuck past the Rockets 95-92. The Warriors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.