Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 38 | 28 | 22 | 125 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets outlasted the Bobcats 125-116. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · 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.