Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
144
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 45 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 144 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 22 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Rockets buried the Warriors 144-114. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Warriors utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.