Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets edged the Hornets 120-114. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.