Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Rockets 118-109. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.