Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 20 | 22 | 33 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 16 | 27 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Hornets snuck past the Rockets 100-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.