Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 19 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Rockets 113-102. Every possession went the Hornets way. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.