Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 21 | 33 | 31 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 32 | 31 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Rockets 113-111. Hornets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.