Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 23 | 12 | 29 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 42 | 39 | 34 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Hornets 138-99. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.