Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 18 | 36 | 19 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Hornets 105-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.