Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 124 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 14 | 19 | 31 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Rockets 124-89. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.