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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
90
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 16 28 28 27 99
Houston RocketsRockets 23 23 20 24 90

After Action Report

The Hornets outlasted the Rockets 99-90. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.