Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 24 | 24 | 35 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 84 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Hornets demolished the Rockets 110-84. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets are in a full-on tailspin. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.