Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 86 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Rockets 97-86. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.