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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
127
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 32 27 26 26 16 127
New Orleans HornetsHornets 28 29 25 29 10 121

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets held off the Hornets 127-121 in overtime. Rockets' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.