Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 90 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 33 | 37 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets blew the doors off the Hornets 120-90. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.