Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 27 | 30 | 38 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 36 | 37 | 27 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Hornets 121-118. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.