The Bobcats fought a grueling battle against the Hornets the day before yesterday, and they looked fatigued at the start of tonight's game. By halftime, the Rockets had outscored them 48 to 39, but it was thanks to Rondo's put-back that the gap was narrowed to single digits going into the second half.
In the third quarter, the Bobcats finally found their rhythm, with Zhang Yang, Okafor, and Mike Miller leading a 32 to 25 run to chase the score to 71 to 73, closing the gap to just two points.
Facing the Bobcats' fierce counterattack, the Rockets didn't give up. For a long time in the final quarter, they kept the score close, but with a little over three minutes left, Zhang Yang drew the defense, and with Mike Miller and Okafor converting 4 baskets off Rondo's passes, they unleashed a 10 to 2 run, and the Bobcats finally secured the victory.
