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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
125
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Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
129
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT1 OT2 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 26 30 30 14 13 12 125
Houston RocketsRockets 10 35 31 24 13 16 129

After Action Report

The Rockets snuck past the Bobcats 129-125 in double overtime. Lineup balance gave the Rockets a clear synergy edge. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.