Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 33 | 32 | 22 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets pulled away from the Hornets 120-110. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.