Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 32 | 21 | 26 | 111 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 27 | 35 | 28 | 37 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Charlotte, the Bobcats stunned the Rockets 127-111. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Bobcats; shots just aren't falling for the Bobcats lately. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.