Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
134
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 37 | 28 | 39 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Rockets 134-97. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.