Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 24 | 33 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Hornets 119-104. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.