Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 24 | 32 | 24 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 29 | 34 | 19 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Hornets survived the Rockets 107-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets are in a full-on tailspin; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.