Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 17 | 31 | 23 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 26 | 33 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Hornets 103-96. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.