Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
144
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 29 | 22 | 25 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 45 | 28 | 32 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Hornets 144-98. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.