Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 30 | 27 | 35 | 110 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 26 | 36 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Rockets 118-110. Hornets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.