Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Rockets survived the Hornets 119-117. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.