Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Hornets 105-102. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.