Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
136
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Chemistry
Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 34 | 37 | 32 | 136 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 34 | 37 | 30 | 27 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Charlotte, the Rockets fended off the Bobcats 136-128. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.