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.