Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
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Houston RocketsRockets
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 27 | 29 | 35 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 40 | 33 | 25 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets outlasted the Hornets 124-117. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.