Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 26 | 39 | 25 | 19 | 135 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 3 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Hornets took care of the Rockets 135-119 in overtime. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.