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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
95
away
Chemistry Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
79
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Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 31 28 16 20 95
Houston RocketsRockets 21 21 23 14 79

After Action Report

The Bobcats took care of the Rockets 95-79. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bobcats. The Bobcats carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Bobcats bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.