Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 28 | 27 | 37 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Hornets 118-101. Rockets' offense had its way with the Hornets. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.