Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
136
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 26 | 32 | 27 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 28 | 33 | 37 | 136 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets buried the Rockets 136-116. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.