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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
116
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 25 30 24 22 101
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 35 26 25 30 116

After Action Report

The Bobcats handled the Rockets 116-101. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Bobcats lately; Bobcats' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bobcats rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

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