Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 88 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 30 | 30 | 21 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Hornets 116-88. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.