Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 36 | 30 | 25 | 4 | 127 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 21 | 37 | 36 | 15 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Hornets 138-127 in overtime. Rockets' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.