Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 23 | 19 | 28 | 100 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 26 | 36 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets rolled past the Rockets 121-100. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.