Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 81 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 31 | 24 | 32 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Hornets 107-81. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.