Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 39 | 32 | 22 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Rockets 120-114. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.