Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 93 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 35 | 25 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Rockets 115-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.