Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 93 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Rockets 128-93. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.