Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 34 | 40 | 33 | 129 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 35 | 30 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Hornets 129-121. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.