Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 25 | 21 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Rockets 117-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.