Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 26 | 21 | 28 | 94 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Hornets squeaked past the Rockets 94-91. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Rockets are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.