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Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
120
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 26 29 31 32 118
Houston RocketsRockets 32 32 24 32 120

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets survived the Hornets 120-118. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.