Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 127 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Rockets 127-112. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.