Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
112
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Houston RocketsRockets
85
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 26 | 34 | 18 | 34 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats ran roughshod over the Rockets 112-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Bobcats' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bobcats carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.