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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
118
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 40 34 25 30 129
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 27 30 28 33 118

After Action Report

The Rockets handled the Bobcats 129-118. The Bobcats had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.