Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 29 | 30 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Rockets 125-115. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.