Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 21 | 17 | 28 | 87 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Hornets 90-87. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.