Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 33 | 26 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Rockets 122-121. Hornets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.