Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 30 | 20 | 26 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 25 | 19 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Rockets 99-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.