Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 24 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 23 | 38 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Bobcats 126-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.