Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 35 | 23 | 29 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Rockets 121-97. Hornets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; the Rockets are in a full-on tailspin. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.