Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 34 | 17 | 31 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 37 | 23 | 35 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Hornets 114-111. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.