Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 19 | 32 | 15 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Rockets 98-96. Hornets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.