Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 24 | 39 | 29 | 116 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 22 | 33 | 19 | 20 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Warriors 116-94. The tempo dragged the Warriors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Warriors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.