Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 33 | 21 | 113 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 22 | 30 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Rockets survived the Hornets 113-111. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.