Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
85
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 85 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 27 | 37 | 26 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets demolished the Hornets 123-85. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.