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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
90
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 27 19 28 16 90
Houston RocketsRockets 15 36 30 30 111

After Action Report

The Rockets rolled past the Bobcats 111-90. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.