Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 24 | 29 | 35 | 113 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 27 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bobcats squeaked past the Rockets 115-113. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.