Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
98
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Rockets 106-98. Every possession went the Hornets way. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.