Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 25 | 38 | 26 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Rockets 126-117. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.