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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
95
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 23 26 24 31 104
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 23 25 15 32 95

After Action Report

The Rockets edged the Bobcats 104-95. The Bobcats couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; Bobcats' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.