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Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
135
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
132
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT1 OT2 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 28 33 29 25 11 9 135
Houston RocketsRockets 27 26 30 32 11 6 132

After Action Report

The Hornets snuck past the Rockets 135-132 in double overtime. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.