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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.