Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 33 | 20 | 23 | 103 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Rockets 108-103. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.