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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
139
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
114
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 32 46 33 28 139
Houston RocketsRockets 25 40 34 15 114

After Action Report

The Bobcats ran roughshod over the Rockets 139-114. The breakneck pace played right into Bobcats' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Bobcats; Bobcats' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Bobcats · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.