Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 27 | 21 | 26 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Rockets 106-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.