Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 33 | 23 | 32 | 124 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Charlotte, the Rockets buried the Bobcats 124-98. Rockets' starting five clicked while the Bobcats looked disjointed. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Whispers of a Bobcats locker-room rift aren't helping. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.