Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 35 | 20 | 108 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 16 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Hornets 108-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.