Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
93
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 27 | 29 | 37 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Hornets buried the Rockets 123-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.