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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
105
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 29 34 22 32 117
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 20 35 26 24 105

After Action Report

In Charlotte, the Rockets handled the Bobcats 117-105. Rockets torched the Bobcats on the offensive end. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Bobcats' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Bobcats rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bobcats · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.