Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 81 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 34 | 21 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Rockets 107-81. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.