Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Hornets 119-103. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.