Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Rockets 115-109. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.