Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 28 | 33 | 38 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 40 | 20 | 35 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets survived the Rockets 125-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.