Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 21 | 29 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Hornets 112-98. Rockets torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.