Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets survived the Hornets 117-116. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.