Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 125 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 24 | 32 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Hornets 125-112. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.