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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
107
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 27 23 20 29 12 111
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 24 29 27 19 8 107

After Action Report

The Rockets snuck past the Bobcats 111-107 in overtime. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Bobcats' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.