Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
80
away
Chemistry
Cold
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 80 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 28 | 28 | 15 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Charlotte, the Bobcats handled the Rockets 98-80. The Bobcats won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bobcats ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Bobcats' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.