Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 35 | 29 | 20 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Rockets 116-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.