Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
90
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 122 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 90 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Hornets 122-90. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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.