Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
142
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 40 | 39 | 30 | 33 | 142 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 22 | 29 | 36 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Rockets 142-122. Hornets' offense had its way with the Rockets. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.