Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 33 | 36 | 24 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 34 | 24 | 13 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Rockets 114-90. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.