Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 23 | 27 | 34 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 28 | 35 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Rockets 125-105. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.