Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
142
away
Chemistry
Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
144
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 34 | 31 | 39 | 142 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 40 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 144 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bobcats survived the Rockets 144-142. The breakneck pace played right into Bobcats' hands. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bobcats locker room is humming, and it showed. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.