Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 33 | 30 | 19 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 36 | 36 | 30 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Hornets 137-111. Rockets torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.