Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 89 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 17 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Hornets 99-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.