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