Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 29 | 34 | 24 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 29 | 24 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Hornets 118-115. Rockets' offense had its way with the Hornets. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.