Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 26 | 31 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Rockets 107-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.