Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
82
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 28 | 12 | 19 | 82 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 23 | 21 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Hornets 109-82. Rockets' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.