Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 28 | 36 | 38 | 136 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 30 | 24 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Hornets 136-126. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.