Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 24 | 24 | 32 | 103 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 34 | 24 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets buried the Rockets 124-103. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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.