Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 22 | 17 | 26 | 90 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 15 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Rockets 91-90. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.