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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 25 33 31 24 113
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 25 30 30 26 111

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the Bobcats 113-111. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.