Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 32 | 20 | 38 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 34 | 23 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Rockets held off the Hornets 111-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.