Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
140
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 28 | 20 | 25 | 96 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 53 | 31 | 25 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Rockets 140-96. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.