Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 30 | 19 | 20 | 95 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 26 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Bobcats 95-92. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.