Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 20 | 40 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 35 | 27 | 35 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Rockets 130-112. Hornets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.